Let the Adventure Begin
It’s finally happening! And by finally, I mean that this adventure has been delayed a couple different times now due to life’s uncertainties so I am beyond exited to begin! What’s this BIG adventure you’re wondering? I encourage you to keep reading!
THE NEWS
Drum roll please…..Mike + I are officially heading out West! Leaving early July, we’re Airbnb hopping to various places to hike, relax, and explore for the rest of the summer. After extensive planning, research, and nailing down the timeframe, we couldn’t be more stoked to start this new adventure! Why out West? We enjoy spending time hiking/exploring, being active, enjoying fresh air and being surrounded by mountain ranges, so there’s no better place to do all of that than out West.
OUR ITINERARY
WI > UT > CO > CA > FL
From Wisconsin, we’re kicking this road trip off with a nice 20 hour drive to none other than the beautiful state of Utah. Our first stop: Moab. There, we plan to visit national parks, enjoy some refreshing brews and see some jaw-dropping views. Fun Fact: This adventure will be our first time living together! I can’t wait.
I plan to do a deeper dive on each place we visit, so don’t worry! For now, here’s a high level overview of what we’re going to accomplish:
While in Moab, we plan to cross the boarder to Grand Junction, CO and Telluride, CO. I love that you can drive 2-3 hours and be in a completely different place or terrain. This world never ceases to amaze me! Telluride has been on my list for quite some time now so I’m looking forward to see what this charming, small town has to offer.
After our Moab/Colorado stretch is finished, we hit the road to spend some time in San Francisco, CA! There, we plan to hit my 9th stadium (Giants), see the Golden Gate Bridge, visit Alcatraz, and the list goes on. If you know me, you know I’m a lover of fine wine so hitting Napa while we visit is an absolute MUST. Not to mention, we’d like to enjoy all of what California has to offer so hiking Yosemite + checking out Lake Tahoe are on our list too!
From California, we’re spending one final week in Salt Lake City before meeting up with some friends in West Palm Beach, FL. This mini trip will be our last bit of summer sunshine before heading back to the beginning of Wisconsin’s chilly season.
I cannot describe how excited I am for this adventure! I compare it to my stretch abroad - trying new things, visiting new places, getting out of my comfort zone and finding peace + comfort with nature. Overall, I’m ready for this adventure to inspire those who want/hope to do this too.
Any recommendations for me?
Lucky for you, travelling means more articles! I’m planning to do a deeper dive into each place. Also, if you have any suggestions on hikes, restaurants, or things to do in any of the place I’ve listed above, please leave it in the comments below. I am all ears!
Have specific questions about our planning?
We’ve put countless hours into planning every detail of this trip. From places to go, driving times, hotels/airbnbs, parking places, activities, etc. I’d be happy to share my best practices when it comes to planning events, trips, etc. Drop below what you’ d like to hear about!